Jr. Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Jr. Staff Accountant will work in a multi-entity environment and assist with financial statement preparation, weekly management reporting, inventory and cost of goods sold analysis, month-end close, bank reconciling items, and other functions.

Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for monthly general ledger close. Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements. Ensure that all deliverables comply with regulatory guidance and professional standards. Provide support to the accounting team during external audits. Assist with accounting related and general ledger projects, as week as special projects assigned by management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting related entries to numerous registers, journals and logs with appropriate documentation
• Work within a multi-entity environment
• Meet department deadlines for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
• Adhere to department SOPs for best practices for reporting, processes, segregation of duties and documentation
• Support accounts receivable and payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of entry
• Reconcile cash transactions for all entities and work with AP and AR teams to resolve discrepancies daily
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Run depreciation for all entities at month end by the deadline determined by leadership
• Maintain detailed reconciliations of fixed asset and depreciation accounts per department standards monthly
• Maintain detailed reconciliations of prepaid accounts per department standards and post amortization monthly by the deadline determined by leadership
• Provide detailed analyses and explanations of transactions when requested in a timely manner
• Support Senior Accountants in providing external audit requests
• Participate in team meetings
• Attain proficiency in One World’s ERP system-Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related systems integrated as sources for general ledger activity
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Performing other duties as assigned

Competencies

Attention to Detail

Accounting and Financial Acumen

Analytical Thinking

Accuracy and Quality Focus

Organization and Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Accountability and Reliability
• Confidentiality and Professionalism
• Adaptability and Flexibility

Deadline Management

Process and Procedure Compliance

Continuous Learning

Microsoft Excel and Accounting Systems Proficiency

Requirements

• Required Education and Experience
• Associate’s degree with Accounting or Finance classes required
• 2+ years’ experience in accounting or related field
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Able to read and understand technical forms and financial reports
• Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Travel

This position does not routinely require travel. Occasional travel to Company operating locations, banks, auditors, training or other business locations may be required based on business needs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time, exempt position based primarily at the Company’s Solana Beach office.
• The standard work schedule is generally Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
• The position may occasionally require extended hours, including during month-end close, year-end close, audits, financial reporting deadlines, system implementations, or other time-sensitive business activities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment. The position may occasionally require visits to Company operating locations, banks, auditors, training locations, or other business locations as needed. When visiting Company operating locations, the employee is expected to comply with all applicable safety, food safety, sanitation, biosecurity, personal protective equipment (PPE), and operational requirements.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Summary

Position Summary

The Jr. Staff Accountant will work in a multi-entity environment and assist with financial statement preparation, weekly management reporting, inventory and cost of goods sold analysis, month-end close, bank reconciling items, and other functions.

Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for monthly general ledger close. Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements. Ensure that all deliverables comply with regulatory guidance and professional standards. Provide support to the accounting team during external audits. Assist with accounting related and general ledger projects, as week as special projects assigned by management.